Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Overview

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that owns and operates Chipotle restaurants. The menu includes burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. The company follows a Food with Integrity philosophy, focusing on high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients and avoiding artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Restaurant footprint and structure

• Chipotle-owned restaurants: 4,042 (as of 12/31/2025)
  • Comprised of 3,938 U.S. restaurants and 104 international restaurants owned
• International partner-operated restaurants: 14 (Middle East, operated with partners such as the Alshaya Group)
• Total Chipotle restaurants (owned + partner-operated): 4,056
• U.S. operations are organized into 11 operating regions; all U.S. results are aggregated into one reportable segment
• The company owns 17 properties and operates restaurants on all of them

Global reach and growth model

Chipotle is expanding internationally through both owned and partner-operated formats, with ongoing plans for growth in the Middle East, Mexico, and Asia. Strategic focus areas include protecting and strengthening the core business, refining brand messaging and menu innovation, modernizing operations through technology (including AI) and digital platforms, global expansion, and talent development.

People and workforce (as of 12/31/2025)

• Total employees worldwide: 130,301
• Contract workers: 1,233
• U.S. employees: 127,116
  • Restaurant staff: 125,408
  • Restaurant Support Centers and Field Leadership: 1,708
• International employees: 3,185 (Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom)
• More than 23,000 employees earned promotions in 2025
• Internal advancement in Field Leadership roles (Field Leaders, Team Directors, Regional Vice Presidents): above 82%

Digital and guest experience

• Digital sales represented 36.7% of food and beverage revenue in 2025 (up from 35.1% in 2024)
• Strategic priorities include digital ordering and Chipotlanes (drive-through lanes for digital orders)
• The company relaunched the Chipotle Rewards program and is investing to modernize back-of-house systems and the guest experience
• Technology and AI are integral to the company’s approach to growth and guest engagement

Brand, sustainability, and food safety

• Brand positioning centers on Food with Integrity and Responsibly Raised meats
• The company commits to responsible sourcing and sustainability; more detail is available in the Sustainability Report and interim updates
• Food safety and quality programs include supplier management, certifications, traceability, and advisory council participation
• Chipotle emphasizes maintaining a positive guest experience, ethical practices, and a strong brand reputation

Governance and risk

• Cybersecurity governance and risk management are part of the company’s operational framework
• Growth and expansion are managed alongside cost control, supply chain oversight, and compliance with laws and regulations across jurisdictions

Summary

Chipotle operates a large network of owned and partner-operated restaurants in the U.S. and internationally. The company is built on a purpose-driven brand and high-quality ingredient standards, and it is increasing its focus on digital channels, technology, and global expansion to support continued growth.